Same Coin, In Three Acts

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  1. geekpryde

    geekpryde Husband and Father Moderator

    Another set:

    Agreed on that point! My home monitor doesn't really show that picture as bad as it really is. My work computer monitor makes coin photo B / 2 look like an dark oil spill. :oops:


    Here is another set (new coin) to compare:​

    1)

    1818 25C QUARTER DOLLAR - CAPPED BUST, LARGE SIZE PCGS G6 28712922 CAC Obv Slab-2.jpg

    1818 25C QUARTER DOLLAR - CAPPED BUST, LARGE SIZE PCGS G6 28712922 CAC Rev Slab-2.jpg


    2)

    1818 25C QUARTER DOLLAR - CAPPED BUST, LARGE SIZE PCGS G6 28712922 CAC Obv Slab.JPG

    1818 25C QUARTER DOLLAR - CAPPED BUST, LARGE SIZE PCGS G6 28712922 CAC Rev Slab.JPG
     
    geekpryde, Aug 29, 2014
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  3. mainer020648

    mainer020648 Well-Known Member

    1. Gives the coin more character.
    2. The tint makes the coin look bland in comparison to 1.
     
    mainer020648, Aug 29, 2014
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  4. vlaha

    vlaha Respect. The. Hat.

    #1
    C is the best, it looks like some auction house pics I've seen.
    B has OK all around details but not quite as good as C.
    A stinks. Enough said

    #2
    I ADORE REVERSE TWO. SHOW ME MORE.
    The first pair is nice but not exceptional.
    Glare on Liberty's chin ruins the second try.

    #3
    ...
     
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  5. geekpryde

    geekpryde Husband and Father Moderator

    I think it's a great reason to pick #3 from Set1. In fact, that's my photo. Photo 2 was a bad photo I took, and photo 1 was the seller photo, which I thought was decent but not great.
     
    geekpryde, Aug 29, 2014
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  6. geekpryde

    geekpryde Husband and Father Moderator


    In Set2, coin B is my coin. Coin A is the seller coin. :D
     
    geekpryde, Aug 29, 2014
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  7. geekpryde

    geekpryde Husband and Father Moderator

    Does that mean Set3 is a draw, and both are good? Or a Draw and both are bad? Or something else? ;)
     
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  8. mark_h

    mark_h Somewhere over the rainbow

    Easy - #1 on the bustie.
     
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  9. brg5658

    brg5658 Well-Known Member

    The "seller's" pics look like those from Bozarth Numismatics (a bit of a pink cast, and they are scans not photographs as far as I know). That being said, I have looked at enough of their coins in hand and compared to their scans to know how to interpret what I am getting.

    Your pictures are far superior to the scans. No questions, ifs, ands, or buts.
     
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  10. geekpryde

    geekpryde Husband and Father Moderator

    Yes, you are correct, they are Bozarth. I have to say, they are in my top 2 favorite coin sellers. I do think there scans/pics are fairly accurate to what the coins looks like, without looking "too good". Meaning, I am NEVER disappointing by coins from them when they arrive. I also think my pics are very representative of a coin, whereas the PCGS TrueViews are "too sexy", and I have been disappointed after buying coins based on TrueViews.

    Thanks for the compliment, it means a lot coming from you, as your pics are outstanding!
     
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  11. brg5658

    brg5658 Well-Known Member

    Bozarths are one of the truly good dealers. I very vividly remember being impressed when I went by their table at FUN in January. They were one of the few dealers actively helping and engaging customers who were browsing. Nothing turns me off faster than a dealer who ignores potential customers.

    All very nice coins.
     
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  12. vlaha

    vlaha Respect. The. Hat.

    I...um...wha...

    Could you repeat the question? :D

    JK, I think it's a draw (That means I don't know :p).
     
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  13. princeofwaldo

    princeofwaldo Grateful To Be eX-I/T!

    Ditto, debutante number three reigns.
     
    princeofwaldo, Aug 30, 2014
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  14. benne911

    benne911 Active Member

    3rd photo is the best IMO
     
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